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Art Gensler, Who Built One of the World’s Largest Architecture Firms, Dies at 85
The Washington Post: The Washington Post obituary credits the Cornell architecture alum with growing his three-person design business into one of the world's largest architecture firms, designing airport terminals, mega-skyscrapers, and office interiors.
Design Connect to Present Newfield Hamlet Study Results
The Ithaca Times: Reported by The Ithaca Times, the Town of Newfield Planning Board contracted Cornell Design Connect to engage in a study of the Newfield Hamlet. The student-run, multi-disciplinary group is advised by Professor Michael Tomlan, CRP.
In Boston, the World's Largest Passive House Office Tower Is on the Rise
The Architect's Newspaper: Architect's Newspaper details the 690-foot-tall Winthrop Center designed by Handel Architects, the firm of Gary Handel (B.Arch. '78) and Blake Middleton (B.Arch. '78, M.Arch. '81) who also designed Cornell Tech's passive dorm, The House.
Architecture Books to Inspire Shelf Love
Wallpaper: Wallpaper recommends B.Arch.'99 Sekou Cooke's recent book Hip-Hop Architecture as a call for building design to be instated as the fifth pillar of this cultural movement.
The Best Residential Architects and Designers in New York, New York
NYCARCHITECTS: 1983 bachelor of architecture graduate Alan Berman's firm Archetype Architecture is named one of the top 15 residential architects in NYC by NYC Architects. The firm's services include predesign, schematics, interior design, and more.
AN Interior: AN Interior covers Visiting Lecturer in Architecture Erin Pellegrino's conversion of a Martha's Vineyard sailboat workshop into a craft-inspired home. The unusual A-frame shed was built in the 1990s by Chester Wisniewski.
What Black Is This, You Say? A Public Artwork by Amanda Williams
Archinect: Archinect details the May 1 launch of What Black Is This, You Say?, a year-long public artwork initiative by Amanda Williams (B.Arch '97) that translates a body of work initiated by the artist on Instagram.
A Floating Deck Will Offer Eye-Level Views of the Schuylkill River in 2022
Philly Voice : The Philly Voice previews FloatLab, an installation and learning lab in South Philadelphia, designed by Höweler + Yoon Architecture, the firm of AAP Dean Yoon and cofounder Eric Höweler (B.Arch. '94, M.Arch. '96).
Neighbors Gallery Exhibits Cornell Student's Ceramic Sculptures
The Ithaca Times: The Ithaca Times reviewed No More Chicken Nuggets, Mommy, a recent show of ceramic sculptures by Grace Sachi Troxell (M.F.A. '21) presented by Neighbors Gallery, an "alternative space" during COVID in Ithaca, NY.
Yang | What is That Outside of Schwartz!?
Cornell Daily Sun: Featured in the Cornell Daily Sun, Adam Shulman (B.F.A. '23) projects light, warmth, and nature on the Schwartz Center with his installation titled After Nature Had Drawn a Few Breaths. Ends April 26.
Biden Pledges U.S. Will Cut Climate-Changing Pollution At Least In Half By 2030
HuffPost: CRP's Linda Shi quoted in the HuffPost says the Biden administration "will get more done by changing systemic rules that they control at the federal level," such as through carbon taxes, gas prices, and negotiating building standards.
MoMA's 'Reconstructions' Show Changed My Relationship to Space and Cities
Curbed: A reviewer in Curbed writes that the show, including Sekou Cooke's (B.Arch. '99) work examining the demolition of Black neighborhoods in Syracuse's old 15th Ward, provoked deep questions and discussions with his own family.
Pre-existing Conditions: Vital Urbanism and a Prescription for the Post-pandemic City.
Planetizen: Senior partner at FXCollaborative Dan Kaplan (B.Arch. '84) outlines five key urban systems for more just, vibrant, resilient, and sustainable cities in this feature for Planetizen.
Without Campus Visits, Virtual Tours and Talks Improve Accessibility for Class of 2025 Admits
Cornell Daily Sun: In the Cornell Daily Sun, incoming student Mark Bell (B.Arch. '25) said AAP's virtual portfolio review session helped him craft his application, and live virtual tours helped him see the campus and hear from current students.
Pete Buttigieg Is Right: Racism Shaped Some Urban Highways | PolitiFact
Tampa Bay Times: In the Tampa Bay Times, associate professor and planning historian Thomas J. Campanella is quoted on how low bridges on a New York parkway give credence to the allegation of racism. The story was reported by Politifact.
Cornell Students Eye Hillsdale Collaboration
Hudson Valley 360: Students in a fall studio taught by Professor George Frantz may work with the town of Hillsdale, NY, to help the natural resources committee identify key open space areas in the town. In Hudson Valley 360.
On Achieving An Equal Future: International Women's Day 2021
ArchDaily: Madame Architect founder Julia Gamolina (B.Arch. '13) is noted for 'Underlining New Faces, New Ideas' in an ArchDaily story marking International Women's Day.
Gonser, Hedge Picked to Lead the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
City of Honolulu: CRP alum Matthew Gonser '06 (M.R.P. '11) is named director of City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency. Gonser also serves as the city's chief resilience officer.
New Waterville Art Center may Bring Downtown Back to Life
The Sun Journal: Alum Susan T. Rodriguez (B.Arch. '82), the lead architect for the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville, Maine, discusses the building's design process with The Sun Journal.
Venice Architecture Biennale 2021 Will Open To The Public From May 22 To November 21
World Architecture: World Architecture previews the Venice Biennale of Architecture opening May 22, including Liquid Geographies, Liquid Borders, 2020 by Olalekan Jeyifous (B.Arch. '00) and Mpho Matsipa. The exhibition theme is "How We Live Together."
